Monday, August 28, 2017

Dielectric, the antenna and RF system manufacturer, has teamed up with GatesAir in the deployment of a massive, turnkey solution for Ethiopia's nationwide DVB-T2 network. In the works for several years now, this second-generation digital TV transition project commenced shortly after GatesAir won the project back in May 2016. Dielectric has shipped $1.2 million of Powerlite™ antennas, filters, and related RF tech ahead of schedule.

The project encompasses updating 20 TV channels across "26 low-to-medium power UHF transmission sites positioned around the country," according to the August 22nd press release. "Dielectric worked closely with GatesAir, the prime contractor of the project who will design, supply, install, test and commission the network solution, to assure seamless integration with transmission systems at all sites."

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

In this info-packed article from Communications Daily, a variety of broadcast industry executives discuss the concerns, complexities, and strategies surrounding the shortage of tower crews available in North America as it relates to the FCC's deadline for the TV spectrum repack. As the sole representative of transmitter manufacturers in the group of article participants, GatesAir's Chief Product Officer Rich Redmond contributes to the conversation with insight on why wireless tower workers and broadcast tower workers are not interchangeable, and the impact that the 39-month timeframe has on the fluidity of install plans.

Monday, April 17, 2017

GatesAir's thought leadership in over-the-air broadcast will be on full demonstration at the 2017 NAB Show next week. We invite our customers and peers to join us in any or all of these compelling panels and presentations on today's most important topics in TV and Radio.

Monday, April 03, 2017

GatesAir is pleased to announce a limited-time promotion that waives the fee for the optional network analytics tool Intraplex® LiveLook in the IP Link 100P, 200P and 100M products, a $635 value. Additionally, we will be offering this software option at 50% price reduction of $317 for the IP Link 100. Now through June 30th, 2017, all Intraplex IP Link products purchased during will integrate Intraplex LiveLook software for the life of the product.

LiveLook is an off-board network analytics and monitoring software for the IP Link codec platform. It provides a graphical analysis of both real-time and historical network performance data as well as the monitoring of audio streams' state changes and optional email notification capability. The LiveLook software provides a single management application to analyze and monitor all the audio streams of the network. In addition, the tool incorporates report generation capability which analyzes the selected network performance data and recommends the best error protection technique of the IP Link codec to use.

Tuesday, November 01, 2016

GatesAir is proud to announce a susbtantial FM Radio win in Nepal. State-owned broadcaster Radio Nepal ordered 12 Flexiva FAX air-cooled transmitters, covering power levels up to 2kW to maximize coverage across the complex terrain of Nepal.

The transmitters, expected to go on the air in November 2016, will be installed at the Radio Nepal, Singh Durbar, Kathmandu transmission site. To learn more, please view the media alert!

Tuesday, October 04, 2016

The grand majority of U.S. television stations -- and more than a few FM radio stations -- are following the FCC's 600MHz incentive auction very, very closely. Currently in progress, the auction's purpose is to help reallocate a large portion of the UHF spectrum from TV broadcast use toward mobile data use.

In the resulting repack of this UHF spectrum, hundreds of stations will be subject to channel shifts, shares, or shutdowns. Though these options are all voluntary, the first two could cost those broadcasters lots of time and money in planning, moving, updating, and other logistical considerations.

Thursday, July 21, 2016

TV and Radio transmitters are often subject to harsh operating conditions. Although GatesAir transmitters are designed to withstand AC power line surges induced by lightning, or other sources, there can be occasions where the built-in protection is just not enough. With the Summer lightning season already upon us, now would be an excellent time to evaluate your transmitter protection.

We always recommend adding good quality AC line transient voltage protection ahead of the transmitter. There are a wide variety of technologies available and many manufacturers have vast experience in dealing with protecting broadcast equipment.

Thursday, April 07, 2016

At the 2016 NAB Show, GatesAir continues its legacy of presenting educational thought leadership papers on trends and developments connected to over-the-air TV and radio broadcasting. It is just one of many ways that GatesAir Connects What's Next for broadcasters worldwide.

From Saturday through Tuesday, GatesAir executives and technologists will present nine papers as part of the Broadcast Engineering Conference. Topics include how the TV spectrum repack will affect both television and radio broadcasters, including RF plant preparations and an FCC spectrum auction update. Additionally, GatesAir thought leaders will present four papers around the next-generation ATSC 3.0 DTV standard, including advanced emergency alerting and an engineering focus on physical layer testing in the field. These are just some of the highlights.

Tuesday, August 04, 2015

GatesAir has added another seven patent awards to its legacy of 238 previous US and Global patents, providing a foundation to improve signal quality and enhance technical efficiencies in the over-the-air broadcast architecture. The new patent awards illustrate the continued innovation of the industry's pioneering over-the-air TV and radio solutions provider, with countless hours of hard work and dedication from the company's leading scientists and engineers aimed at propelling the industry forward.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

St. Patrick's Day has varied meanings for many people, but those who celebrate the day all share its festive spirit. Here at GatesAir, the lone March holiday brings a second reason to celebrate: The one-year anniversary of our company's formation.